Proud Sponsors of The Firefighter Challenge League

6/19/2024 (Permalink)

The Firefighter Challenge League

We are Proud Sponsors

Did you know that SERVPRO® is a national sponsor of the Firefighter Challenge League? What exactly is this you may be asking yourself?

The Firefighter Challenge League is a premier sports event organization that hosts competition events that promote firefighters' physical fitness and mental toughness while showcasing their skills and commitment to the communities they serve. ESPN Sports touted it as “the toughest two minutes in sports,” the Firefighter Challenge League aims to reach new heights in promoting fitness, camaraderie, and the spirit of competition among firefighting professionals nationwide with SERVPRO’s National partnership.

TEAM WOLFE is simply thrilled to become part of this incredible sponsorship of the Firefighter Challenge League!” Firefighters embody strength, resilience, and a commitment to serving and protecting our local communities and their dedication aligns with SERVPRO’s values, and we strive to support those who help keep our communities safe from catastrophes like fires. The SERVPRO partnership reflects our appreciation and support for these heroic men and women who work as firefighters and perform the task of first responders every day, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Our Firefighters are vital to the safety of our local communities and we simply must have their backs as they perform this vital community service.

Has Fire Effected Your Home or Business?

Has Fire Damage affected you and your home or business? Be sure and call the fire damage cleanup experts at SERVPRO of St. Louis Central and SERVPRO of Bridgeton/Florissant at 314-260-7177.

We Have Dedicated Boardup Services

6/19/2024 (Permalink)

Professional Boardup Services

We Do So Much More Than Water Damage & Fire Damage Cleanup.

Did you know that SERVPRO of St. Louis Central and SERVPRO of Bridgeton/Florissant has a dedicated team specifically catered to residential and commercial boardup services? Well, we do!

When your St. Louis home or business has been damaged by fire, water, or storm damage, the immediate concern should be temporary protective measures such as placing roof tarps to prevent additional damage, and boarding up any windows or doors is essential to secure your property from vandals and animals entering the building. SERVPRO arrives immediately after first responders have performed their services to your home or place of business with the proper resources to secure it from unwanted guests.

After protecting and securing the structure, professionals at SERVPROof St. Louis Central and SERVPRO of Bridgeton/Florissant can begin the restoration process. Your home or business may need reconstruction work to get your property back to its preloss condition and that's where we shine because we are truly a "Full Service" restoration provider. There is no need to call multiple service providers, we handle it all from the first call at 314-260-7177.

A Few Helpful Fire Safety Tips

6/19/2024 (Permalink)

Fire Safety

There are numerous things and events that can take place that cause a residential or commercial fire. There are also several fire awareness steps that you can take to prevent fires from happening and safeguarding our property and you safe.

Here are just a few helpful fire safety tips that can help you avoid a fire:

- Ensure that appliances are turned off and/or unplugged after use and before leaving your home during an extended period of abscence as in a vacation scenario.

- When on vacation, have a trusted neighbor or family member look in on your property as a safeguard.

- Check smoke alarms on a regularly scheduled basis to ensure that they are in properly working condition and have working batteries in them.

-Ensure that heaters are not blocked and there is nothing flammable placed near them.

- If you have a chimney and/or wood burning fireplace in your home, inspect it annually before putting into use. Have this inspected by a professionally licensed service provider.

- Have an emergency plan and escape route in place for the entire family should an emergency occur.

At SERVPRO of St. Louis Central and SERVPRO of Bridgeton/Florissant, we want your home, your family and if you own a business, your employees to remain safe and worry free.

If an unforeseen catastrophe like a fire does occur, Call SERVPRO® immediately at 314-260-7177.  We are available 24/7, 365 Days a year.

One Call to SERVPRO® For Complete Restoration

6/15/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® Construction Services

One Call Covers All Phases of Your Restoration Project

At SERVPRO of St. Louis Central and Bridgeton/Florissant, the backbone of our company is fire, water & smoke cleanup, and restoration. But what compliments our cleanup and restoration services is we can seamlessly facilitate every aspect of the reconstruction process of your damaged property!

Our In-House construction division specializes in reconstruction, new residential and retail construction, financial institutions, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, government properties, warehouses, and shipping facilities. SERVPRO® has experts in the field with putting your home or business back to its original condition which includes complete builds from a total loss. Our construction division can provide everything that a normal contractor can provide you after you are hit with a catastrophe. That is why SERVPRO is so unique in the south-central Illinois region, we can handle the entire process so there is no need for multiple companies and services to juggle!

One call to SERVPRO of St. Louis Central and Bridgeton/Florissant handles everything from start to finish. For work not completed in-house, we have an extensive list of qualified contractors (HVAC, Plumbers, drywall finishing, roofing, electricians, and many other specialized services) just to name a few.

We can fast track your project and offer cost-saving solutions to meet your budget goals because you are dealing with just one company!

Call at (314) 260-7177 for all your construction needs because we are not just a restoration company, we are a full-service restoration contractor!

Large Loss Disaster? You Can Count On Us!

6/14/2023 (Permalink)

Commercial Large Loss

SERVPRO® is the #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration

SERVPRO of St. Louis Central and Bridgeton/Florissant is available 24/7, 365 days a year with rapid deployment when called upon to help with your St. Louis large loss disaster.

Large loss commercial disasters can happen in St. Louis and the surrounding region to both residential and commercial properties at any given moment regardless of what time it is.  The cost of a commercial fire, water, or smoke damage can add up quickly.  When it comes to commercial large losses, the damage can be the result of a flood, from a water main or sprinkler break, soot and smoke damage from a fire, a busted sewer pipe, or even storm damage from a natural disaster.  

We are just one of a few certified Disaster Recovery Teams in the Midwest.  Our dedicated Commercial Large Loss Division lead by experienced crew members has the expertise and experience with large loss projects to restore your home or commercial property back to its original condition.

Why Choose Us:

• We are the #1 Choice in Commercial Cleanup and Restoration
• Industry Leader in Residential and Commercial Property Damage Restoration
• Highly-Trained Technicians to Minimize Disruption
• Easier Insurance Claim Process
• Seamless Process from cleanup to reconstruction – 1 Call provides all phases
• Faster to any size disaster™

Call Us Today at (314) 260-7177

SERVPRO® Professional HVAC Cleaning

6/14/2023 (Permalink)

Before & After SERVPRO® Services

SERVPRO® Professional HVAC Cleaning

Looks like high temperatures have arrived early in St. Louis this year, and when it gets near 90 degrees, we tend to keep the doors and windows to our St. Louis homes and businesses sealed up tight to keep the hot weather outside. This also keeps the air trapped inside and recirculating through the building. Without routine maintenance and annual HVAC cleaning, your ductwork can become dusty and dirty especially, if there is neglect in routine air filter replacements. This will cause musty odors, dust, mold, and other contaminants to be circulated around your home or business which will result in poor air quality. This can also be a major heath issue for those who suffer with seasonal allergies.

Professional HVAC cleaning of your ductwork helps improve the air quality and gain energy efficiency. Musty odors will be less noticeable and the potential for mold growth will be drastically reduced. This can also help to remedy any bacteria, fugus, or mold that may be in the ductwork.

Does your ductwork need professionally cleaned? SERVPRO of St. Louis Central and Bridgeton/Florissant can help! Contact our team at 314-260-7177 today to schedule having your ducts cleaned.  

Unchecked Water Leaks Create Extensive Damage

6/12/2023 (Permalink)

Water Damage in St. Louis

Left unchecked, water can cause major damage over time to florrs in your bathroom, kitchen or any other room and the ceiling of the rooms below. It warps linoleum and weakens the tile setting and causes ceilings and floors to deteriorate. It ruins your possessions and appliances. The excess water damages everything in its path. 
 
When you notice signs of water leaking, call in the restoration experts at SERVPRO of St. Louis Central and Bridgeton/Florissant to handle the cleanup. We have years of experience returning your bathroom, kitchen or other room to its original condition. In fact, our customers often say it feels  "Like it never even happened.” We are proud of the fact that we focus on restoration, using replacement only when necessary. And, when replacement is needed, we have our own construction division to put your home or business back to its preloss condition! The great thing about SERVPRO is one call does it all. 
 
The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification IICRC, which sets industry standards, certifies our SERVPRO team. We receive specialized training in a range of services, including microbial remediation, drying techniques, and water damage restoration. We use state-of-the-art air movers and dehumidifiers, and the most advanced cleaning, sanitizing and deodorizing agents. 

Give us a call today at 314-260-7177 for any water damage you may suffered! 

SERVPRO Services vs Janitoral Cleaning

6/12/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO vs Janitorial

There is a significant difference between janitorial cleaning and complete commercial services like what SERVPRO provides their clients. Although both deal with cleaning and are relatable, they both have significantly different services to offer.

Who wouldn’t want a clean and tidy office, that has trash cans emptied out each night. The janitorial services provide regular cleaning maintenance so the office is always ready for anyone to come in. The typical services they offer is carpet vacuuming, floor dusting, removing trash and dusting anywhere else that is needed.

SERVPRO commercial services are called upon to handle bigger and more complex tasks that the janitorial service probably wouldn’t do. SERVPRO offers HVAC duct cleaning, professional carpet cleaning, tile cleaning, upholstery cleaning and much more. When you need this type of service, ask yourself what needs to be accomplished, and understand the methods used and how they are planned into your schedule. Most of the time SERVPRO commercial cleaning services are dealing with homes or businesses that have had a fire, water and smoke damage or a severe storm that has affected your home or business.

SERVPRO of St. Louis Central and Bridgeton/Florissant can handle the more complex cleaning projects that your normal janitoral company can't provide!

Call Us Today at: (314) 260-7177

When Dealing with Smoke & Soot Damage

6/7/2023 (Permalink)

Heavy Smoke & Soot Damage

Smoke and soot is very invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your home, causing hidden damage and odor. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allows us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.  

Smoke and soot facts:

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke–wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of St. Louis Central will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. Here is some additional information:

Wet Smoke – Plastic and Rubber

• Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.

Dry Smoke – Paper and Wood

• Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke rises.

Protein Fire Residue – Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire

• Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor. 

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today at: (314) 260-7177

Flooded Basements in St. Louis

5/12/2022 (Permalink)

Flooded Basement? Call SERVPRO.

A basement can flood at any time in the St. Louis region region, although flooding most often occurs during heavy rainfall. Basements are inherently prone to flooding because they are the lowest level of a building and are normally built partly or entirely below ground level. There are a number of reasons why your St. Louis basement could flood, including: 

• A blocked or failed sewer lateral pipe
• Heavy rain causes surface water to pool around your home
• Storm sewer backup
• Sanitary sewer backup
• Foundation drainage failure
• Water supply-line break or hot-water tank failure
• Sump Pump Failure
• And many more

Have a Basement Flooding Disaster?

Call Today - (314) 260-7177

The bottom line, a flooded basement can cause significant water damage and possible mold growth if not handled properly. It’s worth making a call to SERVPRO of St. Louis Central and let our trained, professional crews handle the situation safely and correctly. We have earned the trust of hundreds of homeowners, business owners, and property professionals.

We are Flooded Basement Specialists:

• We are Available 24 hours/7 days per week
• We’re a Preferred Vendor to many National Insurance Companies
• We Bill The Insurance Directly – One Less Thing For You To Worry About
• Our Technicians are Highly-Trained  in Water Restoration Techniques
• We use S500 Industry Standard, IICRC Restoration protocol
• Advanced Inspection and Extraction Equipment is used to mitigate the damage

Basement Flooded? Call Us Today: (314) 260-7177